hậu tra
Definition
- Verb:
- To investigate later / to defer an investigation: The primary meaning of "hậu tra" is to postpone or delay an official inquiry, examination, or investigation to a later time. It implies a decision to look into a matter after the present moment.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Vụ việc này phức tạp, cần phải hậu tra. (This case is complex and needs to be investigated later.)
- Ủy ban quyết định hậu tra các bằng chứng mới. (The committee decided to investigate the new evidence at a later date.)
- Do thiếu nhân lực, họ đành hậu tra vụ án. (Due to a lack of personnel, they had no choice but to defer the investigation of the case.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, official, or legal contexts, such as within government procedures, police work, or disciplinary committees. It is not typically used in everyday casual conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Điều tra (v): to investigate, to examine. This is the general term for conducting an investigation.
- Thẩm tra (v): to verify, to scrutinize. Often used for checking facts or details.
- Tra xét (v): to examine, to inquire into. Similar to "điều tra" but can imply a more detailed scrutiny.
Synonyms
- Defer an investigation
- Postpone an inquiry
- Delay an examination
Notes on Usage
- "Hậu tra" is a compound word formed from "hậu" (meaning "after" or "later") and "tra" (meaning "to investigate" or "to examine"). As per the instruction, it is treated here as a single lexical unit (verb) with its own specific meaning.
- It carries a formal tone and specifically denotes the the investigative action itself, not merely a future investigation that was always planned.